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McEwan

East Melbourne, Powlett Street 171, 173 - Burchett

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1870. MCC BR: William Jones to build 2 houses for Peter McEwan. Architects: Crouch and Wilson.
1871. Peter McEwan - owner both houses and occupier of one. The other occupied by Geo. Taylor.
1874 onwards Hon. James McPherson - member for Dundas, Premier and Chief Secretary lived here.
Occupiers mentioned: No.171 William Branch. No.173 Misses Murtom, Ladies College.

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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 059, 061, 063, 065 - Burchett

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'Elizabeth Terrace' believed to be named after Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Lee, ironmonger of 177-9 Bourke Street (John McEwan).
1873. MCC BR: Thomas Dalby (149 Argyle Street, Fitzroy) to build 4 single storey cottages for Mr. Benjamin Lee. Architect - G.D. Langridge.

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